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NACCIMA to Honour Jigawa Gov, CBN, AMCON, Others
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has concluded plans to commemorate its 60th anniversary and that of Nigeria by honouring deserving Nigerians and institutions.
Germany Rejects US Proposal to Waive Covid Vaccine Patents
Germany on Thursday rejected a US proposal to waive patent protection for COVID-19 vaccines, saying the greatest constraints on production were not intellectual property but increasing capacity and ensuring quality.
Buhari Says National Identification Number Essential for Winning War against Insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday described National Identification Number (NIN) registration by Nigerians as key to win the ongoing war against insecurity. He, therefore, called on Nigerians to fully participate
Heirs Holdings Oil Company Names Igiehon Pioneer CEO
Heirs Holdings Oil & Gas (HHOG), Africa’s integrated energy company, has announced the appointment of its management board, with Mr. Osayande Igiehon as the pioneer chief executive officer. Igiehon’s appointment
Bloomberg: Zenith, Access Banks Express Interest to Acquire Union Bank
Two Nigerian lenders – Zenith Bank Plc and Access Bank Plc – are among the list of financial institutions from Africa and the Middle East that have indicated an
Rice Farmers Oppose Return of Impounded Commodity to Traders
By James Emejo Rice farmers under the umbrella of the Rice Processors Association of Nigeria (RIPAN), yesterday kicked against the directive by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public
India’s Virus Surge Pressures Modi to Impose Strict Lockdown
With coronavirus cases still surging to record levels, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing growing pressure to impose a harsh nationwide lockdown amid a debate whether restrictions imposed by
BREAKING: 8 ‘Unknown gunmen’ killed, vehicles recovered in Imo
…Members of joint security forces injured – eyewitness By Chinonso Alozie, Owerri Eight people suspected to be hoodlums operating under the name “unknown gunmen” on Thursday night were gunned down
They should let us breathe, says Femi Adesina
File: President Muhammadu Buhari and SA Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina. Don’t asphyxiate us, let us breathe. Remove your knees from the neck of Nigeria, and let the country
Bloomberg: Zenith, Access Banks Express Interest to Acquire Union Bank
Obinna Chima with agency report Two Nigerian lenders – Zenith Bank Plc and Access Bank Plc – are among the list of financial institutions from Africa and the Middle East
